Train to failure or Not train to failure? That’s not the right question. Like most things in S&C, the answer is nuanced. No, you shouldn’t take every single set to failure. But you also shouldn’t fear going to failure.

In this video, I discuss the different types of failure and explain which are most fatiguing, I discuss what the literature has to say on the topic, and I finish off with practical applications and recommendations. Hope you enjoy the thoroughness.

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The Best Way to Train for Strength and Muscle: Bar + Band Resistance

The Best Way to Train for Strength and Muscle: Bar + Band Resistance

In this video, I explain why I believe that bar + band resistance is the most effective form of training for strength and muscle, possibly with everyone, but even more likely with those individuals who are prone to excessive soreness, muscle damage, and injuries.
Glute Band Workout: Influencers Take Note!

Glute Band Workout: Influencers Take Note!

I start posting band burnouts in 2014, but when my buddy Cem had me do a 2-3 minute burnout when we were training together in my Phoenix garage, I knew these mini-workouts would be effective in helping me grow my clients' upper glutes.
The BEST Glute Workout at Home (You’re Not Doing!)

The BEST Glute Workout at Home (You’re Not Doing!)

It is very easy to perform a highly challenging glute workout from home. With just a band, some common furniture, and your own bodyweight, you can still hammer the glutes from all angles. Upper glute...
Knee-Banded Squats and Hip Thrusts for Glute Growth: Yay or Nay?

Knee-Banded Squats and Hip Thrusts for Glute Growth: Yay or Nay?

In this video, I break down the research pertaining to knee banded squats and hip thrusts, discuss why there’s so...
Did Bret Contreras invent the barbell Hip Thrust?

Did Bret Contreras invent the barbell Hip Thrust?

Did Bret Contreras invent the barbell hip thrust or is he a fraud? First things first. If you say they’ve...
How To Grow Your Glutes Without Growing Your Legs - Updated

How To Grow Your Glutes Without Growing Your Legs - Updated

In this video, I explain why it’s so hard to grow your glutes without growing your legs. I discuss the...
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